The big day has finally come, the baby furniture has arrived and is in the nursery! We were a little concerned about the brightness of the paint colors in the room but as you can see the furniture helps tone down the walls. The furniture itself is very sturdy and beautiful. Thanks to Nana and Pappap Bechdel and Grandma Cookie and Pappap Norman for everything that you have done for us! We are so thankful to have such wonderful families! Enjoy the first pictures of the nursery!

Today the baby and I had our 27 week visit to the doctor. Everything is still on track and the baby is growing like crazy. I am measuring about 28 weeks so it is a good possibility that this little one will be here before Christmas My weight gain is right on track, a little more then I would like but the doctor thinks that I am doing well. I will be going for my 1 hour glucose test this week which I have heard is kind of nasty so wish me luck with that!

This little one has been especially active lately. Its been great to feel him or her kicking and moving around all the time. Scott has really enjoyed watching the baby move and feeling the different little body parts as they slide around in my belly. It really has been fun!

Enjoy the big belly pictures Its amazing how skinny your legs look when your belly is that big!! Ha ha

On another baby note, Scott is almost finished painting the nursery! It was quite a weekend trying to get all the painting done but as usual, Scott was a trooper and worked his butt off. We are waiting to post the pictures until we get the furniture in a week or so. I can’t wait to see what you all think. Its a little bit different but very fun and bright. Stay tuned!

I have finally gotten around to putting up a poll on the website dealing with Baby Bechdel (it is in the blue column to the right at the bottom). We are going to start with a simple gender poll and then in a couple weeks the poll will change. I figure this will get you in prime polling condition for the big November polling.

Yesterday, I was able to go watch Josie play in her first soccer game of the year. It was a long morning for the kids but they all seemed to have a great time. Since this was “opening day”, all the players started the day with a parade around the field. Then they had their game. Josie is on the purple team and they played the red team. It was so fun to watch the kids chase the ball and also watch the coaches try to keep them on the field. Bob and Lindsey came to the game with little Annica, who is actually getting very big. Gemma came too and so did mom and Norman. We all had a great time.

On a baby note, our little one REALLY enjoyed listening to the Steelers game today! I have never felt him/her this active before. The baby was kicking constantly and so hard that Scott could even see it while I was sitting on the couch. We have some video of the kicks that we will have to try to get posted. This has been the most exciting part of the pregnancy so far! I’m going to look forward to Steelers games even more now!

Scott and I got to end the week last week on a very fun and happy note with another ultrasound of our little one. The baby was very cooperative and the ultrasound technician had a great time checking out all the little parts. This time, we were able to see the face and the entire head. The baby’s hands were up by its face the whole time though so we didn’t get great pictures of his or her face. We got to see the heart again and all the chambers and valves and the arms and legs and feet and hands. The fingers and toes are apparently very long. He or she is going to be tall. I am still doing pretty well. The weight is coming on a little faster and my belly is really growing. I have been feeling really well and I am hoping that my energy level keeps up through the third trimester. Enjoy the pictures of the little munchkin.